1.1M insurance customers were exposed in a data breach – here’s what to know

Farmers Insurance is advising affected customers to “remain vigilant.”

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, August 29, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, August 29 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

FSF Events: Community meetup in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Source: Planet GNU

If these iPhone 17 Air rumors are real, my old phone is about to be retired

Here is every credible rumor about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, including its design, cameras, specs, and more.

Samsung is selling last year’s premium QLED TV for $1,300 off, and I highly recommend it

The Samsung QN80F is a high-end TV featuring object-tracking sound and a 120Hz refresh rate – and it’s nearly 40% off right now.

This new Pixel 10 battery feature is stirring up controversy – here’s why

Battery Health Assistance is designed to prolong your phone’s battery, but it comes at a cost.

Parallels Desktop 26 Update Improves Ubuntu VMs on macOS

Parallels Desktop 26 has been released for macOS, a sizeable update expanding the versatility of the paid-for, proprietary virtualisation software. As you’d expect (since I’m covering the update on an Ubuntu blog), the new update includes a…

A $159 Chromebook was my only computer for a week – how it changed my mind about cheap laptops

The Asus CX15 is a great budget choice for students, kids, or anyone needing a simple device for everyday tasks – with a Full HD display and fast-charging battery.

These $20 earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price – and I’m an audiophile

If you’ve ever wondered how well noise-canceling works on earbuds, this pair makes it more than obvious.

Containers in 2025: Docker vs. Podman for Modern Developers

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Container technology has matured rapidly, but in 2025, two tools still dominate conversations in developer communities: Docker and Podman. Both tools …

Your Gemini app just got a major AI image editing upgrade – for free

Google DeepMind says its new model for Gemini is the world’s top-rated AI image editor, and early previews show users are going bananas over it.

CopyQ 11.0.0 Adds Borderless Mode, New Class for HTTP Requests

CopyQ, the free open-source clipboard manager, released new 11.0.0 version few days ago. The new release of this Qt-based advanced clipboard manager added some new features and improved scripting support with new class and other changes. First, the release introduced new frameless_window option, allowing to show or hide the header/title-bar and window borders. Simply, launch […]

I found a hidden smart lock that’s as easy as using tap-to-pay

The Matter-enabled Level Lock Pro maintains a sleek deadbolt look while packing advanced smart features within.

Using Nightlight in Hyprland

Let there be (night) light in the hyprland.

I used these 11 hidden Fire TV remote shortcuts to unlock new features and menus

Use these special button combos on your Fire TV remote to quickly switch picture modes, zoom in, and unlock other handy features.

BSD Release: GhostBSD 25.02

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The GhostBSD team has announced the release of GhostBSD 25.02, which is based on FreeBSD 14.3. The project’s latest version includes a new community spin: “We are excited to announce the…

Zen Browser is What Mozilla Firefox Should Be

Mozilla Firefox is a solid web browser, but what if it was… Better? That question finds its answer in Zen Browser. Zen is a free, open-source Firefox fork available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s not new, having been around since 2024, …

7 features the iPhone 17 needs – and yes, it starts with AI

The arrival of the Google Pixel 10 phones have set the stage for what we need from the iPhone 17.

Chase Summer Down Under: Speak at ‘Everything Open’ 2026

Dream of hitting the stage and the beach? Your chance to shine—and skip winter—starts with Everything Open in sunny Canberra. Applications close soon, so don’t let this opportunity melt away.
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I took this 360-degree camera around the world – why it’s still the most versatile gear I own

The Insta360 X5 is my go-to travel camera for its versatility and ease of use – and it’s currently $30 off for Labor Day.